About us
ECMWF is the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts.
We are both a research institute and a 24/7 operational service, producing global numerical weather predictions and other data for our Member and Co-operating States and the broader community. We operate a world-class supercomputer facility for weather forecasting and hold one of the largest meteorological data archives. Other strategic activities include delivering advanced training and assisting the WMO in implementing its programmes.
We are a key player in Copernicus, the Earth Observation component of the European Union’s Space programme, by implementing quality-assured information on climate change (Copernicus Climate Change Service), atmospheric composition (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), and contributing to information on flooding and fire danger (Copernicus Emergency Management Service). Together with ESA and EUMETSAT, we are delivering the EU's Destination Earth initiative, which is developing prototype digital twins of the Earth.
Resources for the media, including our latest news, science blog, image library and fact sheets.
A vibrant scientific community
ECMWF is advancing numerical weather prediction through global collaboration and by sharing collective achievements.
We partner with many organisations and use expert suppliers from across the globe to assist in our mission.
We produce global numerical weather forecasts for our users worldwide.
We employ about 500 staff from over 30 countries, mostly at the same site in Reading, UK. Find out about our current vacancies and employment conditions and apply online.
Find out about our tendering process and open procurement procedures for ECMWF, the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service and Copernicus Climate Change Service, and Destination Earth.